Spicy Pickled Octopus

NAK-JI JUT-GAL 

낙지젓갈

Nakji jutgal is another fermented seafood delicacy that is very similiar to ojinguh jutgal but octopus is used as opposed to squids. It's a spicy fermented, pickled octopus packed that goes perfectly with a traditional Korean meal such as soup or stew and steamed rice (bop). Raw octopus pieces are mixed in with gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes), sliced garlic, fish sauce, ginger, red/green chili peppers, sesame oil and sesame seeds. This side dish can also be kept refrigerated for months and it is easily available to purchase at Korean supermarkets should you decide to purchase and store some in your fridge.